Marvel Studios has just released an exciting teaser for their upcoming film, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. A brief clip titled 'PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH' showcases a group of eager children dashing toward a shop window, where a captivated crowd is already fixated on vintage television sets. The screens display a rocket's launch, members of the Fantastic Four donning space suits, and the message 'Prepare 4 Launch.' Although some screens are blocked by the onlookers, the visible content and the overall aesthetic confirm that *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* is set in a captivating 1960s retro-futuristic world.
The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era.Launch coverage begins at 7AM ET | 4️⃣AM PT: https://t.co/kiqb0cCVc2 pic.twitter.com/OVgPh3Qi36 — Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 3, 2025
Marvel has dubbed the event 'launch coverage,' which is set to kick off at 7am ET on February 4, or a challenging 4am PT. The video's description tantalizingly reads, "The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era."
Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* boasts an all-star cast including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Ralph Ineson portrays the formidable Galactus, while Julia Garner brings to life the enigmatic Silver Surfer. The ensemble is rounded out by Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Kevin Feige, the chief of Marvel Studios, as the producer.
Here's the official synopsis for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*:
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.
At New York Comic Con (NYCC) in October, attendees were treated to artwork featuring key figures from the MCU, including the first live-action glimpse of The Fantastic Four’s Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, better known as H.E.R.B.I.E.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. might return to the MCU as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* or at least teased in some capacity. Kevin Feige has already confirmed that the Fantastic Four will make appearances in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.
